Who Is Kevin Farrell, The Cardinal Who Will Take Over The Vatican Until There Is A Pope?

Kevin Joseph Farrell was born on September 2, 1947 in Dublin, Ireland, into a Catholic family and was ordained a priest in Rome on December 24, 1978.

Irish Cardinal Kevin Farrell, camerlengo since 2019, is now the one leading the Catholic Church after the death of Pope Francis and until the choice of a successor, that is, in what is described as the 'Sede Vacante' period.

As camerlengo, the 77-year-old cardinal will now have several duties at hand. Right away, it was up to him to confirm the death of the Supreme Pontiff, as well as destroy the Pope's ring. Kevin Farrell will also temporarily take over management of the Apostolic Palace.

In addition to these various tasks, there is also the administration of the Vatican's assets and treasury.

Kevin Farrell, who is now the most important man in the Vatican, will also be a key figure in organising Pope Francis' funeral and will help organise the Conclave, which takes place in about a month.

Kevin Joseph Farrell was born on September 2, 1947 in Dublin, Ireland, into a Catholic family and was ordained a priest in Rome on December 24, 1978.

His religious journey began when he joined the Congregation of the Legionaries of Christ in 1996. Later, he studied Philosophy and Theology.